Strive to make something of yourself; then strive to make the most of yourself. – Alexander Crummell, minister and scholar

Everyone is represented in Washington by a rich and powerful lobby, it seems. But there is no lobby for the people. – Shirley Chisholm, politician

How can you teach book learning to people who are hungry and without proper shelter and know nothing about good living? – Booker T. Washington, educator

If one of these quotations resonates with you, please consider sharing your thoughts in the form of a creative work—and possibly winning a prize!

Guidelines

A creative work consists of but is not limited to: essay, poetry, video, drawing, art, and sculpture.

All entrants must be currently enrolled Merrimack College students (graduate or undergraduate).

Only one entry may be submitted per student.

Creative work must be solely the work of the entrant, based on ONE of the selected quotations, and reflect the contest theme: Step forward, learn from the past.

PrizesFirst Place - $50 MackbucksSecond Place - $25 Mackbucks

Winners will be recognized formally by the College.

Submission and Deadline:
Submit entries no later than February 20, 2013 to: Drs. Kathryn Nielsen nielsenk@merrimack.edu and Kathleen Shine Cain caink@merrimack.edu. Texts and videos may be emailed. Other works may be delivered to the Writing Center (Library 320).